Abstract
The paper relates that Chris Matthews' "Hardball" is, essentially, a book of catchy axioms, in sharp contrast to scholarly works of political science. The paper describes how Matthews employs a highly readable journalistic style, and looks at his brevity of expression. The paper applies some of the book's seminal lessons to the White House's previous president-George W. Bush. The paper offers a brief biography of Bush and follows that with a discussion of the applicability of three of the book's aphorisms to his political career.

From the Paper
"Chris Matthews' "Hardball" is, essentially, a book of catchy axioms. In sharp contrast to scholarly works of political science, Matthews employs a highly readable journalistic style, and his brevity of expression will ensure the book's status as a modern-day version of Machiavelli's "The Prince". This comparison is, arguably, undeserved, as Matthew's compendium of handy quotes and anecdotes lacks the sophistication of that earlier classics of governance. However, it would be unwise to dismiss Matthews's book as a collection of quotable political cliches, as cliches, especially when applied to the rarefied sphere of politics, tend to carry..."

Tags:hardball, chris, matthews

Abstract
This paper explains that, unlike scholarly works of political science, Chris Matthews in his book "Hardball" employs a highly readable journalistic style and brevity of expression, which will ensure the book's status as a modern-day version of Machiavelli's "The Prince". The paper points out that Matthew's compendium of handy quotes and anecdotes, when applied to the rarefied sphere of politics, tend to carry a considerable amount of truth. The paper also explains that Matthew's book focuses on the highest levels of political power including many case studies of former presidents. The paper then offers of brief biography of US President Bush and applies three of the book's aphorisms to Bush's political career.

From the Paper
"Another defining aspect of the Bush presidency is the sanctified doctrine of "it's not who you know; it's who you get to know." In other words, personal relationships are as important - if not more important- than professional competence, diplomatic savvy, and political intelligence. This principle has guided George W. Bush since his days as a baseball league owner, and it continues to do so during these dying days of his presidency: "The lesson is obvious. If you want to do business with someone, don't forget the personal aspect.""

Tags:anecdotes, privilege, cronyism, manipulate, savvy

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This paper examines the troubled and often violent relationship between pop star Rihanna and her similarly famous boyfriend Chris Brown. According to the paper, their interactions have brought the topic of domestic abuse as it related to issues of family violence to the forefront of the media. Their relationship is cited as generating a national conversation about partner abuse, an issue that is becoming progressively accepted in our society and rarely makes it into the national spotlight regardless of its millions of victims.

From the Paper
"While the relationship between pop star Rihanna and her similarly famous boyfriend Chris Brown does not necessarily constitute family violence, this recent tale of domestic abuse has brought issues related to family violence to the forefront in a way not seen since the days of Ike and Tina..."

Tags:rihanna, brown, abuse

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This essay will analyze Pat and Chris's interaction in order to determine the psychological pressures and motives behind the couple's verbal communication. This will be done from the areas of emotional intelligence, the effective expression of emotion, types of talk, defense mechanisms and transactional analysis and will conclude with an assessment of what might happen two week later if Pat accepts some responsibility for what is going on in the relationship.

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This paper explores the relationship between film and memory; specifically the method in which Chris Marker has attempted to replicate the initiation, control and retrieval of memory. The process of filmmaking, the structure of Marker's film, the elements within his film (such as the role of the woman) and the narrative all contribute to convey a sense of the human subconscious and the themes of memory, time and vision.

From the Paper
"Through the cinematic style of a photo-roman, Marker explores the relationship and synthesis between memory, time and vision. Film and memory are compatible in style and structure. They both have the ability to reconstruct (or reinvent) reality and to defy the restrictions of space and time. Chris Marker's La Jetee is a cinematic exploration of the constructs of memory, space and time, and the equivocal structure of the film is resonant of the structure of memory. La Jetee examines the initiation, control and retrieval of memories through its central male protagonist, soundtrack, mise-en-scene, narrative, and filming techniques."

Tags:memory, dream, photograph

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This paper will attempt to demonstrate that van Allsburg has been cited for his contribution to multicultural literature as he subtly, but nonetheless powerfully, portrays the irrational hatred and cruel condescension that "difference" and diversity so often stimulate in people. It will be suggested that, as children are unusually sensitive to power dynamics and in particular to issues of injustice, van Allsburg's depiction of these responses to diversity possess a resonance that would perhaps be lost upon many adults.

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The authors of More Than Equals, Spencer Perkins and Chris Rice, are members of the interracial Christian-based John M. Perkins Institute for Reconciliation and Development in Jackson, Mississippi as well as editors of Urban Family magazine.

From the Paper
"More Than Equals
The authors of More Than Equals, Spencer Perkins and Chris Rice, are members of the interracial Christian-based John M. Perkins Institute for Reconciliation and Development in Jackson, Mississippi as well as editors of Urban Family magazine. The theme of their book is that people can cross racial barriers by intentionally establishing and nurturing personal interracial Christian relationships. They argue that the "brotherhood of Man" is a spiritual concept that must be approached spiritually. Consequently, they invite the reader to work toward racial harmony by developing and nurturing interracial personal relationships in a spiritual context.


The authors outline three steps that are necessary in the journey to racial reconciliation. First, white and black Christians must admit..."

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"Marker guides us with these techniques to see that individuals do not objectively experience and remember events as they occur. Instead, they catch the importance of an event or moment and form it into an image, which is almost an iconographic depiction. "

Tags:chris, marker, new, wave, french, cinema

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This paper analyzes the themes of "Los Angeles and the supernatural in Alex Cox's "Repo Man" and Chris Abani's "The Virgin of Flames." The paper considers both the film and the book, further discussing how the supernatural within both works, and how both function to portray Los Angeles as a place of haunting, dichotomous sentiments and possibility.

From the Paper
"Both Alex Cox's 'Repo Man' and Chris Abani's 'The Virgin of Flames' investigate two very interesting themes: the supernatural and the City of Los Angeles, though their mediums and modes of conveying these themes seem to contrast one another. Both are useful forms when looking into artful propagations of the Los Angeles experience, and use supernaturalism to embellish upon and enrich the Los Angeles landscape in their media. Both portray Los Angeles in compelling (and always beautiful) dichotomies: Los Angeles as ugly and aesthetically elegant, deadly and life affirming..."

Tags:los angeles, alex cox, chris abani

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This paper explains that both comics John Belushi and Chris Farley followed the same path from Chicago Improv to breakout stardom on "Saturday Night Live" (SNL), relying on manic energy, pratfalls and their considerable girth to get laughs. The author points out that both comedians had stellar careers not only on SNL but also in films and other platforms; however, they had overwhelming appetites for food, drugs, alcohol and women. The paper relates that Belushi was the first to die at age 33 followed by Chris Farley's death also at age 33; both deaths were related to drug usage.

Table of Contents
Introduction
John Belushi
Chris Farley
Similarities

From the Paper
"Chris was born to Tom and Mary Anne Farley in Madison, Wisconsin on February 15, 1964. He described himself as a "teacher's nightmare" at Marquette University, where he graduated with a degree in communications and theatre. After Marquette, he performed with the Ark Improv Theatre group and studying under legendary director Del Close (John Belushi and John Candy both worked under Close as well) at the Improv Olympic Theatre. Chris was performing at Second City Theatre in the late eighties when he was discovered by SNL producer Lorne Michaels. Lorne brought him to the cast of Saturday Night Live in the 1990-91 season."

Tags:burn-out, appetites, baffon, chicago, fat